Labor Law: Ineffective Injunctions

Few weapons of the law raise the hackles of organized labor faster
than the antistrike injunction. In the early 20th century, most labor
injunctions in volved private industry, favored management and
were enforced. Now they are being used in the public sector, favor state
or city governments  and are ignored or appealed to death.

Strictly speaking, an injunction is simply an order by a court requiring
that its interpretation of the law be com plied with. Willful failure
to comply is contempt of court, and fines and jail sentences can be
imposed....